Philips Lighting:Light beyond illumination

About us

Philips has been revolutionizing lighting for over 125 years. We pioneered the world changing development of electric light and LED, and are now leading the way in intelligent lighting systems. Our deep understanding of how lighting positively affects people, enables us to deliver innovations that unlock new business value to our customers. We offer rich lighting experiences that make people feel safe, comfortable, focused, energized and entertained.

As Philips Lighting, we are leading the ongoing development of connected lighting systems and services. By leveraging the Internet of Things, we are transforming buildings, urban places and homes. To increase energy efficiency, and manage working environments in a more environmentally friendly way. To make cities safer and more responsive. To help our healing and improve our well-being. And to create experiences at home like never before.

That’s how we are taking light beyond illumination, and help improve the way the world works and people live.

Watch how Philips Lighting is taking Light Beyond Illumination

For Consumers

Connected lighting gives you more possibilities than just simple illumination. When lighting is part of the Internet of Things, it becomes intelligent. It makes your home more secure, more comfortable and more personalized to your daily routines and helps to make moments even more special.

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For Professionals

Today’s lighting systems can do much more than just illuminate. With the ability to carry all kinds of information, lighting systems have become part of the Internet of Things. By using the lighting infrastructure, we can connect things to make them intelligent and more useful. To make cities safer and more responsive. To increase energy efficiency, and manage buildings in a more environmentally friendly way. To make store visits more inspiring. And because lighting is all around us, it offers limitless possibilities to improve the way we work and live.

For Investors

Our corporate governance, business principles, and sustainability policy are clearly defined to ensure integrity and transparency in our activities and towards our stakeholders.

Find out more on how our connected lighting systems benefit our customers

Castle of Good Hope

Philips and Solid State International rescued South Africa’s oldest colonial building, the Castle of Good Hope, with a colourful LED lighting installation

Being Green - and Responsible

Smart business isn’t only about profit – it’s also about being green, sustainable, and responsible. It’s about balancing the demands of today with tomorrow’s needs in mind.

Our sustainability programs reflect this idea by working to lessen our company’s environmental impact while also trying to improve people’s lives – both within our own organization and in the world beyond our doors.